noun
- Plural of exophthalmos; abnormal protrusion of one or both eyeballs from their sockets, often caused by thyroid disease, infection, or tumor.
Usage: Medical/clinical term; Also spelled exophthalmia in some contexts
Examples
- The patient presented with exophthalmoses secondary to Graves' disease.
- Bilateral exophthalmoses can indicate a serious underlying endocrine disorder.
- The ophthalmologist measured the degree of exophthalmoses using specialized instruments.
- Exophthalmoses may be accompanied by vision problems and eye discomfort.
- Treatment of exophthalmoses depends on identifying and addressing the underlying cause.